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Re: Bv 138 losses
Hallo all,
I must disagree with some of the details provided by Willi Vrielink for the BV 138 losses of 18/11/40 and 25/11/40.
The 18/11/40 loss was not in the "Atlantic, off Ireland". The location of this loss is not given in the Luft. QM Generals Loss Returns. The mission area is only specified as "bei Irland" (or "near Ireland" if my translation is correct). AFAIK nobody knows the loss location or the reason for the loss. Both Tony Kearns and I would love to be proved wrong on this ! "Bei Irland" is the extent of its Irish connection.
For the 25/11/40 loss this aircraft was force-landed in the ocean, just off the Blasket Islands due to engine trouble. It was later washed ashore. There was no air attack or enemy action involved.
I thank Willi for providing new details (to me) concerning the Stammkennzeichen and the first flight dates for the above two aircraft.
Best wishes to all colleagues for 2006.
Martin Gleeson.
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